1841 Census look-up please: William Henry Chappell

[jb72]

I'm trying to track 1841 Census details for William and his family.  In the 1881 Census he is down as being born in Deptford, Kent, though using 1837.com it had him down as born in the parish of Newington.

I believe William may have been born Q2 1847.

Any help very much appreciated.
Joe

[casalguidi]

Hi Joe

Do you have William on all the census years 1851-1901?  If not, let us know which one for sure is him ie. where he was living and when and somebody will take a look for you.  There are a number of William CHAPPELs born about that time in those areas so just want to make sure you get the right family

Casalguidi

[jb72]

Hi Casalguidi,

I'm replying from work at the moment.  I'll drop a proper response tonight when I've got my documents in front of me & in front of a machine that can access the Census images.  I've got him in some but not all.

Until later.
Joe
PS. How do people access the 1841 Censuses?  Can I subscribe anywhere?

[jb72]

1881:
Living at 70 Milkwood Road, Lambeth, London
William Henry Chappell, abt 1846, Deptford, Kent - Head (printer and lithographer)
Jane Chappell (born Jane Luxton), abt 1849, Aller, Somerset - Wife
James (incorrect should be Joseph) Luxton Chappell, abt 1878,  Lambeth, Surrey - Son 
Robert George Chappell, abt 1876  Lambeth, Surrey - Son
William Frederick Thomas Chappell, abt 1875,  Lambeth, Surrey - Son
Mary A. Ferguson, abt 1812,  Queenboro, Kent, England - Aunt

Unfortunately I've really struggled to find any earlier definitive Census references to my William Henry Chappell.

Hoping someone can help.
Joe

[casalguidi]

I see what you mean

Do you have any info from William's 1871 marriage ie. address/occupation/age/father's name & occupation/any marriage witnesses who could be relatives?

Casalguidi

[carol_cholsey]

Hi Joe,
Thought this was too much of a coincidence, he could well be related, (maybe even the father of your William).

1841 census ref HO107 488-03 folio 24 page 8: West side of New Street, Deptford
Hy Wm Chappell age 30 lighterman
Richd Chappell age 38 lighterman
Mary do age 30
George do age 8
Rebecca do age 5
Henry do age 3
Wm do age 10 months
all born in county

xx Carol

[jb72]

Thanks for this Carol.  Looks really promising.  Presumably Mary's the wife & either Henry or Richard the father.

[carol_cholsey]

Hi Joe,
It's difficult to be certain of family relationships on the 1841 census, it's not much more than a list of names and ages. It looks as though Richard and Mary could well be the parents of the children. It might help you to post a request for an 1851 look up for these people, even if it eliminates them from your search. Relationships are shown in 1851, so it would confirm the family grouping. This address in 1841 was in St Nicholas parish, in Deptford. Hope this helps,
xx Carol

[casalguidi]

Not sure if you have made any progress with this so here is William Henry's marriage in case you shouldn't have it ...............

10 Sep 1871 St Pancras by banns
William Henry CHAPPELL ofa ba machine ruler of 74 Gopsall? Street (Thomas CHAPPELL deceased railway employee)
Jane LUXTON ofa sp of Gopsall? Street (Thomas LUXTON farmer)
Wit:  Richard NOUVEIL? & Helen COURTENAY

Casalguidi